# Canabis-Themed Platform Sneakers Solestruck & Blackmilk Collab to Create Crazy-Printed Platforms By M | Published 2014-04-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solestruck References: [mechanicaldummy](http://mechanicaldummy.com/2014/04/blackmilk-x-solestruck/) & [blackmilkclothing](http://blackmilkclothing.com/) Shoe company Solestruck recently teamed up with clothing brand [Blackmilk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackmilk-1) to create some crazy-printed platform sneakers. The most outrageous print is a neon green cannabis-themed pair that complete with thick black laces. Solestruck's edgy shoe designs couple seamlessly well with Blackmilk clothing's [fun prints and designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-marimekko). This collaboration features a fresh take on the conventional high-top sneaker design by turning these kicks into [platform moon boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride). Wearers will easily gain add several inches to their height when they put these on. To add to the wacky style of these sneakers, Blackmilk clothing threw in some super cool and controversial patterns from a cannabis motif to black and white crosses. For a sneaker collector, these boisterous kicks are a must-have. The Solestruck and Blackmilk clothing platform sneakers will certainly get you notice if you strut your stuff down the street wearing a pair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crazy-printed Sneakers:** The collaboration between Solestruck and Blackmilk showcases the trend of bold, eccentric shoe designs. - **Platform Moon Boots:** The creation of platform sneakers by Solestruck and Blackmilk highlights the trend of elevated footwear that adds height and style. - **Controversial Patterns:** The cannabis-themed and cross-patterned sneakers demonstrate the trend of incorporating controversial designs into fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by designing more eccentric and elevated sneakers. - **Clothing:** The clothing industry can capitalize on the trend of adventurous and provocative prints by collaborating with shoe brands to create unique fashion statements. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry has the potential to disrupt the market by offering bold and controversial patterns on shoes, appealing to consumers seeking unconventional styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Practical Floral-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-sneakers1.md) - [Cow Print High-Top Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid.md) - [Limited-Edition Designer-Forward Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-market.md)